North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.16
INSPECTIONS
Operative Text
Upon receipt of an application for a rental license, the city shall forward a copy of such application to the inspection official. Upon receipt of such application the inspection official shall inspect the property to be licensed to determine whether such property complies with the provisions of applicable codes and statutes. Upon issuance of a rental strike according to the provisions of § 151.11 an inspection will be conducted of both the interior and exterior of the premises by the inspection official. If any city code violations are present, corrective action must be taken by the property owner. No rental license shall be issued by the city unless the property complies with the provisions of codes and statutes that pertain to the property. (Ord. 63, 4th Series, passed 1-5-2015; Am. Ord. 80, 4th Series, passed 9-6-2016)
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.16 establishes a mandatory inspection process tied to rental licensing in the city. When a rental license application is received, the inspection official must examine the property to verify compliance with applicable codes and statutes. Additionally, when a rental strike is issued under § 151.11, both the interior and exterior of the property must be inspected. A rental license cannot be issued unless the property is found to be in full compliance, and any identified code violations must be corrected by the property owner before licensure proceeds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.16, compliant rental property operators ensure their properties meet all applicable code and statutory requirements before submitting a license application, since an inspection will follow automatically upon receipt. When a rental strike is issued pursuant to § 151.11, operators should be prepared for a full interior and exterior inspection and address any cited violations promptly. Maintaining properties in ongoing code compliance helps avoid delays in license issuance and reduces the likelihood of corrective action being required after an inspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.16 provides tenants with a framework of oversight, as rental properties must pass inspections before a license is issued and again when a rental strike is triggered under § 151.11. Tenants who believe their rental unit has code violations may find it relevant that the city's inspection process is designed to ensure properties meet applicable standards as a condition of licensing. Tenants can explore options such as contacting the city's inspection office to report concerns, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how this provision may relate to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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